Bourbon Lemonade

Bourbon Lemonade is the ultimate summer drink! This lemon bourbon cocktail is smooth with a tangy whiskey finish.

Here’s an ideal drink when the temperature rises: bourbon lemonade! This refreshing summer cocktail is ideal for beating the heat. Prepare a large pitcher of freshly squeezed lemonade, a refreshing and sweet tart. Then mix it with bourbon in a glass for that full spicy, alcoholic finish with every sip. Alex recently made this fortified version of our favorite summer drink, and it was great for a summer evening on the porch. This one is quick and easy, and we assure you, it goes down easily. Here’s how to make this Lemon Bourbon Cocktail!

What’s in Bourbon Lemonade?

Big question! This bourbon soda is one of those two-ingredient cocktails where the ingredients are in the name. You know how gin and tonic? Or cranberry vodka? Yes, this bourbon lemon cocktail really is what its name suggests. The ingredients you need are:

It may seem daunting to make your own fresh lemonade, but it really is easy. We have two variations: jug style and glass. For a whiskey lemonade, you can use any type of whiskey you like.

How to make lemonade: pitcher or glass

You can mix up a large pitcher of lemonade for this bourbon lemonade recipe, which equals about 8-9 cups of lemonade. That’s enough for 16 servings of bourbon lemonade! You can either keep the rest in the fridge to drink throughout the week or when you make lemonade in the glass. How to proceed in both cases:

• Squeeze the lemons. This is the part of the process that takes the longest…by far! It’s quick with a juicer.
• Mix sugar with lukewarm water. Stop making plain syrup on the stovetop. Just mix sugar and lukewarm water.
• Add cold water and lemon juice. like that ! Head over to our Homemade Lemonade to learn more: it includes the pitcher-style and glass-style ingredients.

The bourbon to use

do you like bourbon You should use a good brand in this bourbon soda. Our rule of thumb is: buy good liquor to make a good drink! This drink isn’t as modern as Old Fashioned or Mint Julep. But with just lemon and sugar to balance it out, the bourbon has to hold its own.

Opt for a mid-range bourbon if you can: this is usually a general indicator of quality. The bourbon we used was Bulleit Bourbon. We also like to use locally distilled spirits when we can find them.

Add bubbles to the bourbon soda to taste!

Once you have your soda and bourbon: This drink is as simple as mixing the two together. Yes, no tricks: he Really it’s that simple. Some people like to top their bourbon soda with bubbles. It’s a matter of taste, but I’m always up for a bit of sparkling wine! We like to use bottled water because it’s unsweetened, but you can also try ginger ale if you like super sweet drinks.

Also try: Spicy lemonade drizzled with vodka and limoncello, sparkling lemonade or one of our other homemade lemonade recipes.

Lemon and bourbon are an age-old combination! There are many classic cocktails that use this combination. Here are a few more lemon bourbon cocktails to try:

• Best Whiskey Sour The most famous combination of lemon and bourbon can be found in Whiskey Sour! Our recipe is perfectly balanced and so easy to make. * A fan favorite!
• Bourbon Smash A refreshing bourbon cocktail full of flavors: balanced and citrusy, with a hint of mint.
• Gold Rush Cocktail Fizzy, refreshing and classy: a revised version of the Whiskey Sour with honey! This modern classic has a retro twist.
• Bourbon Sidecar Light and elegant, a twist on the classic sidecar. Forward citrus with a spicy whiskey finish!
• Raspberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, or Pink Lemonade Add bourbon to these pink drinks for a kick.

When to serve bourbon lemonade

This bourbon lemonade is tangy and bright; It’s a perfect party drink! Try as:

More bourbon cocktails

Bourbon is a reserve in most liquor cellars! There are countless cocktails you can make with this tasty spirit. Here are some more famous bourbon cocktails:

• Kentucky Mule A bubbly, refreshing way to enjoy your bourbon…in a copper mug.
• Brown Derby This retro drink made from grapefruit and honey syrup: sweet and refreshing!
• Manhattan Cocktail This sophisticated whiskey drink has a long history.
• New York Sour This stunning sour has a whiskey sour on the bottom and a layer of red wine on top.
• Classic Old Fashioned Introducing the oldest cocktail in existence: a truly timeless drink. Or try it smoked!
• Paper Plane A remarkable modern classic that blends bourbon and aperol.